Weather:
(1153) N 5, clear, 76˚, 30.08 rising
Water:
7.6 falling, 62.6 kcfs, 82 ˚, clear
Location:
Mississippi R. Pool 7
Caught:
Bluegills (bait) many 6-8”, SMB (approx...6) 12 – 16 “, flatheads (4 – 2 ea.) 5 – 18 LB
Partners:
myself and Jake V.
Comments:
Tonight I was on a trip with Jake and our primary mission was to catch some flat heads. We started out the night with catching bluegills to be used as the bait for the flat heads. We did not have any problems catching the bluegills; they were quite abundant, large and willing to bite. These fish seem to be transitioning to the main channel and current areas.
The last hour of light we moved to some main channel areas and fished for small mouths. We found the fish to be scattered over a large stretch of rip rap and when they were located they easily were fooled by just about any type of top water bait.
Just before dark we set up and were waiting in anticipation for our first flat head bite of the night. Tonight we had to have patience with the fish. At around 1030, we had no fish in the boat and no bites. I knew the moon had not yet risen and I was anticipating some action with its appearance. Sure enough after 1100 we landed our first fish, which was not to long after the moon had cleared the trees. We had a good night tonight, landing two fish around twenty pounds and two under ten. A couple of the fish had some fresh sores and cuts on them, which is an indication that they are still spawning.
Observations:
The river is steadily dropping and with the drop its clarity has vastly improved. I did not notice any fish fly hatch tonight. There is still quite a bit of current, but we were able to anchor in all the spots we fished.
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